A Cwmbran snooker player won his second ranking title of his career - just weeks after winning his first.
Jak Jones beat Mark Selby 10-6 in the British Open final, reversing their earlier result at the World Championship and securing the biggest title of his career.
The Cwmbran player had won his first ranking title only weeks ago and is the only player with multiple ranking titles this season.
The final began with the pair trading the opening three frames, with Jones taking the first and third.
Jones then took the 12th frame 72-66 after Selby misjudged a shot on the green and Jones completed the clearance.
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Selby responded by taking the 13th frame after Jones went in off. But Jones recovered to win the final three frames in a row and secure the match.
Jones said: "I can't believe it to be honest.
"Never thought I'd be able to grind Mark Selby down, but I did it today."
His victory followed a route through the tournament, including wins over Judd Trump and Chang Bingyu before meeting Selby in the final.
Victory earned Jones the Clive Everton Trophy and £100,000 prize money. He will now return home for the birth of his child.
Jones said: "It's been difficult for the last 15 years I've been battling away, especially for my parents, wife, and son.
"It's unbelievable because I've achieved a lot in the game, but this season, to start winning things just feels amazing."
The result moves Jones up to 16th in the rankings.
Selby will swap places with Wu Yize for third after his £45,000 runner-up payout.
Jones' success means he has won two ranking events this season while other players have not matched that total.
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